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Auto Retail, Explained
Plain English articles on how auto dealerships work and how automotive retail makes money, one topic at a time.
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Franchisor and franchisee: what each side gets
How the automaker and the dealer split rights and duties in a franchise agreement, and why state law matters to both.
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What a dealership franchise agreement usually covers
A franchised car dealer sells a brand under an agreement with the manufacturer. Here are the topics those agreements usually address.
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What a franchised new car dealership is
A franchised dealership sells one or more automakers' brands under a franchise agreement. Learn what the agreement covers and how state law shapes it.
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